Leyendas/Legends: 60 Latine People Who Changed the World

This compiled biography sheds light on a variety of little-known and big-name Latine legends. Sixty scientists, politicians, activists, artists, actors, musicians, athletes, and more are included from across the Latine diaspora. The age demographic of those featured skews older, which is to be expected, as legendary status tends to be acquired with age. One page of text is devoted to each individual, paired with a simple digital image of that person that adds a bit of graphic interest for readers. The diversity of figures is sure to be appreciated by students or faculty researching Latine contributions. The amount of information about each person will be satisfactory for most readers; Mancillas summarizes each individual’s early experiences, what inspired their life’s path, and their most legendary achievements. For even quicker reference, pull quotes in each entry highlight and summarize important details; this also has the helpful effect of making the text accessible for a variety of high-school reading levels. Back matter includes a selected bibliography for each of the individuals featured in the book.